In the process of researching and writing my next nonfiction project, Simply Dag, I’ve arrived in September of 1960—the beginning of Dag Hammarskjöld’s final year. And . . . damn . . . it’s a lot. Because for me, this isn’t just research. This isn’t a polite distance. When you care about someone—when he’s not […]
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. . . That Adults Might Need to Hear, Too When I first started writing How to Host a Unicorn, I thought I was making a one-off book playfully (and absurdly) based on Dag’s real-life meeting with Nikita Khrushchev at Sochi. In almost no time, I realized that there was room for a Dag the
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Decoding the Unicorn, my biography of Dag Hammarskjöld, has been honored with a BookFest Award. It’s a moment that feels both humbling and affirming. This book is more than a biography. Yes, it’s the result of research and reflection, but also what I can only describe as a collaboration across time and space with Dag
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This content was published in The Unicorn Dispatch on April 9, 2025. Tonight’s Unicorn Dispatch brings a peek behind the curtain of two very different but beloved projects—one steeped in quiet wisdom, the other brimming with silly charm. Both are moving forward, and I wanted to share a little of what’s unfolding. ✨ Simply Dag
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This content was published in The Unicorn Dispatch on March 19, 2025. When we think about hospitality, we often picture warm welcomes, cozy accommodations, and the kind of effortless grace that makes a guest feel comfortable. But what happens when that hospitality is more about spectacle than sincerity? As I was writing a scene for Simply
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Sometimes, the best ideas come out of nowhere. They just show up—like an unexpected guest who rings your doorbell with a mischievous smile, holding a suitcase full of magic. You can either overanalyze, stress over logistics, and let the moment pass, or you can throw open the door and say, “Okay. Let’s go on an
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I’m deep into the process of writing Simply Dag, a project that’s intimate, immersive, and representative of an intriguing conversation across time. Here’s a look at the beginning . . .
I was happy to be interviewed by Rashila Shahi of The Sun Tribune! You can check out the full article here: https://thesuntribune.com/bringing-dag-hammarskjold-back-into-the-spotlight-sara-causey-on-reviving-a-forgotten-icon/ I am the author of Decoding the Unicorn: A New Look at Dag Hammarskjöld. It’s available for purchase on Amazon by clicking here. For more on my leadership & development program for introverts, HSPs,
Writing Decoding the Unicorn was as much an unintentional journey of discovery for me as it was a tribute to its subject, Dag Hammarskjöld. Known as an enigmatic and visionary leader, Dag had a knack for cutting through the noise of life to focus on what really mattered. As I explored his story, I found myself grappling
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